RN Labor and Delivery

TotalPay Package = $2873/week for 36 hours/weekTaxableWages = $1620/weekWeeklyLodging Allowance = $770/weekWeeklyMeals & Incidentals Allowance = $448/weekBasedupon qualifying for position and allowances. Total package is inclusive oftaxablewagesand allowancesContractNotes - Night Shift Available - 36 hour weeks - 13 Week Contracts - ASAP StartDate - Auto OffersThe Labor and Delivery nurse assumes responsibility andaccountability for the application of the nursing process and the delivery ofpatient care in the L&D Setting. TheLabor and Delivery nurse demonstrates the ability to make clinical judgments inan effective and efficient manner with supervision. The labor and delivery nurse works with Mothers during thefinal stages of pregnancy helping with birthing, monitoring the Mother’s vitalsigns, and becoming astute in signs and symptoms of possiblecomplications. The labor and deliverynurse is involved in patient education and addressing the psychosocial needs ofMothers after delivery and demonstrates critical thinking and performanceability in the coordination of patient care. Consistently performs according to nursing standards and is accountablein managing patient care and assisting others in the management of patientcare. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement andevaluate patient care

Assess signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and psychosocialchanges in the patient’s condition

Collects, analyzes, and interprets data and information fromhealthcare members and documents actual and/or potential nursing diagnoses

Plans for expected outcomes of care for those patientsassigned

Performs interventions according to identified priorities,plan of care, and the hospital policies and patient care outcome standard

Provides a safe, comfortable and therapeutic patientenvironment

Uses clinical judgment in the evaluation of activities to meetpatient care needs of an assigned unit/floor including establishing priorities

Monitors the safety and effectiveness of the environment andequipment

Promotes interpersonal relations withpatients/family/significant others, hospital healthcare coworkers, andphysicians

Uses effective communication skills with all contacts whilebeing objective and sensitive

Communicates pertinent information about patient, nursingunit, and activities as appropriate

Monitors vital signs for the mother and baby

Administers medication as ordered

Monitors contractions and fetal heart rate

Identifies complications during labor and delivery

Communicates the mother’s condition and needs to thephysician

Coaches the mother during labor and delivery and providesemotional support

Caring for the mother after she gives birth

Performs other duties as assigned/necessary

Minimum Requirements:

Current Registered Nurse license within the state of practice.?

One year of Labor and Delivery clinical experience withinthe last three years preferred.?

Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice

Participation and completion of Maxim’s Competency programwhen applicable

Current CPR if applicable

TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)

Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

Successful completion of new hire training as applicable tojob site

Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAArequirements

Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to andfrom appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors,co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in theEnglish language is required

Computer proficiency required

Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits

At Maxim Healthcare Staffing, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) savings plan

Awards and recognition programs

Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Maxim Healthcare Staffing

Maxim Healthcare Staffing has been making a difference in the lives of our patients, caregivers, and employees for more than 30 years. Our nationwide suite of services includes home healthcare, companion and behavioral care, healthcare staffing, and workforce solutions. Maxim's commitment to customer service, compassionate patient care, and filling critical staffing needs makes us a trusted partner wherever healthcare is needed. Maxim Healthcare Staffing is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.